Naval Medical Center - Portsmouth, VA

The Naval Hospital in Portsmouth was the first in the Navy medical system. Under its roof, sick and wounded from all wars the United States has been involved with have received care. It was therefore fitting that in 1966, the original hospital building was registered as a Virginia Historical Landmark.

Through any period of time, this hospital and its legion of medical personnel have been at the forefront of where the action is. Thus, the motto "First and Finest" is certainly appropriate and well deserved.